Montreal Olympic Games, July 18th, 1976: A fresh-faced young gymnast storms onto the sports scene, making history. Before an audience of over 5 million TV viewers, 14-year-old Nadia Comăneci achieves the impossible - a perfect score of 10, a feat never seen before in Olympic history. From both sides of the Iron Curtain, viewers are left in awe.
In a series of jaw-dropping performances, Nadia Comăneci becomes a global icon. She inspires countless young girls and becomes a symbol of triumph, reaching the heights of Western pop culture, akin to Hollywood's brightest stars.
Documentary: Nadia Comaneci; The Gymnast and the Dictator
Directed by: Pola Rapaport
Production: Roche Productions
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